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Violence as an aspect of fascism - a comparison between Trump's and DeSantis' brands of fascism
Violence is a characteristic of fascism. Some have claimed that DeSantis doesn't fulfill this tenet. Here's why they're wrong.
May 22
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German conservative politicians are jumping on the GOP'S "culture wars" bandwagon
Members of CDU and CSU have been cozying up to Republican narratives - and in some cases, like Andreas Scheuer and his CSU delegation, actual…
May 11
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German conservative politicians are jumping on the GOP'S "culture wars" bandwagon
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April 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is embracing Fascism
The Texas Governor promised to pardon Daniel Perry, who killed a BLM protester - a further step towards open, state-sanctioned violence against "the…
Apr 17
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott is embracing Fascism
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At Waco, Trump sets the tone for his ’24 Campaign with apocalyptic, genocidal rhetoric
by Annika Brockschmidt and Thomas Lecaque
Apr 12
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March 2023
The AR-15 and the violence at the heart of White Christian Nationalism
The GOP's reverence for the AR-15 - be it expressed through lapel pins, Christmas cards or bills to make it the national gun - exposes the fascist…
Mar 15
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The AR-15 and the violence at the heart of White Christian Nationalism
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Predator theology
A book excerpt posted by The Gospel Coalition shines the light on the (spiritually) abusive theology rampant in conservative evangelical circles
Mar 3
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Predator theology
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February 2023
Biden snubbed Reproductive Rights in the State of the Union
As abortion rights continue to be under dire attack nationwide, the President only spent 72 words on Reproductive Rights in his State of the Union.
Feb 18
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Biden snubbed Reproductive Rights in the State of the Union
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Trump tries to out-hate DeSantis
Trump starts off his 2024 run with an anti-trans tirade, and a terrifying policy proposal
Feb 6
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Trump tries to out-hate DeSantis
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January 2023
Classified Information and Republican Obstructionism
Mike Pence joins the "I kept classified documents in my basement"-crowd. What does that mean and how will it influence right-wing politics?
Jan 27
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A permission structure for political violence
A former Republican candidate is arrested for ordering shootings at the houses of his opponents. The ideology behind the GOP's political project serves…
Jan 17
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"Coups of a Feather"
The similarities between Brazil's insurrection and Jan 6 may be due to "authoritarian learning"
Jan 15
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"Coups of a Feather"
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Congress under siege
Two years after the attack on the Capitol, Republicans are still holding Congress hostage
Jan 7
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Congress under siege
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